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We’re continuing our trip down the pop yellow brick road with the return of Generationals. We’ve always loved the band; they’ve been one of the most consistent bands in pushing out pop music for the last several years. They’re readying their newest album, Alix, which will be released via Polyvinyl on September 16th. This track pretty much sums up the group’s offerings; there’s a nice hook in the melody with a steady beat meant to give a little bit extra pop to your ears. All signs point to another successful release from the duo.

Friday’s are for feeling good, forgetting the week behind you, and just having fun with your family and friends. I’m pretty sure this single from Saint Pepsi will do precisely the trick; it’s like a more dance floor-ready version of Twin Shadow, with those sharp guitar cuts and infectious beats kicking things along. This track is the featured tune on his Fiona Coyne 7″, which is being released via Carpark Records on August 12th. If you’re in need of something to pick the day up, then turn the volume loud and spin this song a few times…your day will get better in no time.

It’s been a great week for Austin acts, with Basketball Shorts and Letting Up Despite Great Faults all releasing new tunes, and now we have another one of our beloved locals returning to the fold, Love Inks. Of course, the star of this slow-core show is going to be Sherry, who’s vocals dominate all the bands work, but I personally love the restraint that’s being shown. Guitar lines are relaxed, moving beneath the pulsating electronic beat; it’s a great atmosphere for the group to showcase just how powerful they can be, without actually being, powerful, in regards to volume. Their new album, Exi, will be out on September 9th.

This track popped up the other day, and I’ve had a really hard time getting it out of my head. There’s something about the wash of atmospheric guitars that creates this interesting brood, while another guitar track angularly plays beneath. I like how those guitars, however, are rather low in the mix, meaning the band could unleash fury in the live setting, or hold onto the pattern presented here. Either way, Whirr is likely to cause a decent stir when they release their album Sway, followed by a fall tour; it’s being released on September 23rd via Graveface Records.

If you’ve got a record label run by Ty Segall, the chances are that you’re going to get some noisier elements in there, right? That’s precisely the case with the new 7″ offering that he’s putting out with Running. Here you’ll hear an opening that’s basically a screeching guitar line brooding over a darkened bass, while drums steadily pound away. Eventually, vocals break in with a demonic shout from what seems like a hollow metallic cavern. It’s an assault on your eardrums, especially when you arrive at the end where it breaks into what sounds like a disastrous emergency broadcast message. I dig it, and if you’re like me, you can grab the 7″ from God Records on July 22nd.

We here at ATH have always stood behind Letting Up Despite Great Faults. They blend shoegaze and indiepop, and it’s always done quite successfully. Their last album, Untogether, was one of our favorite a few years back, and now they’re set to return with Neon. One thing you’re likely to notice is that singer Mike Lee has allowed Annah Fisette to play a larger role in the vocal performance, as evidenced by this first single; her voice definitely is the perfect counterpart to Lee’s vocals. It all makes forms an infectious blend of pop music that’s sure to warm the band’s fans, and gain new followers. They’ll be releasing their album on August 12th, including a show at Holy Mountain on the 16th that we’re proud to sponsor. Pop doesn’t get much better than this.

I’m really enjoying the newest single from Laetitia Sadler; there’s something in the inflection as she sings that really grabs me. There’s a bit of oddity to it, though it’s able to grab hold of melody at the same time. It reminds me of the much misses Deep Time, though the music has more of a singer-songwriter aspiration, albeit one that’s maximized by strings and horns. This song will feature on her new record, Something Shines, which is slated for release on September 23rd via Drag City Records. It also doesn’t hurt that she was a big part of Stereolab either, does it?

Keyboards and synchronized drums open the track before Samantha Min joins in the fray. It’s a solid backbone that provides a playful introduction on the newest single from The History of Apple Pie. They stay in the same gear for the duration of the track, interrupted from time to time by a shimmering guitar line that echoes faintly in the background. It’s a song that wins listeners over with its simple approach to writing catchy pop tunes, and there’s likely to be more of that when the group release their second album, Feel Something, on September 30th via Marshall Teller Records.

It hasn’t been too long since King Tuff‘s last record, but he’s back with new jams…and maybe a little bit of a new spin. This new track starts off almost in a classic rock manner, and then moves into his standard fare. But, around the 1.40 minute mark, the song turns into a progressive jam moment. It makes sense reading the new page on Sub Pop, who will be releasing the album. It talks about battled between God and the Devil, and fire obsessions…yet the heart of it all still are hooks. Tuff can do whatever he wants, as long as he keeps those hooks. We’ll find out on September 23rd, when Black Moon Spell hits stores.

Christian Fitness is the new project of Andrew from Future of Left, so you’ll likely recognize the sound of the act. The guitar work and the vocal delivery are quite similar, which means you’ll also hear similarities to McClusky…all these are good things I promise. The title of the work is I’m Scared of Everything That Isn’t Me; you’ll love the weaving in and out of those jagged guitar lines and loose bouncing drum beats. Andy’s releasing it on his own Prescriptions Music label, and it’s slated for a release in the next few weeks.